Zimbabwe Women will lock horns with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women in the 1st ODI of the four-match series. The match is scheduled to be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 26th September 2025 at 12:45 PM IST. Zimbabwe Women Zimbabwe Women enter this series with uncertain form, winning only one and losing four of their last five ODIs. Though the records may not be flattering, they will play with huge confidence, particularly at home where the conditions will favor their game. With experienced players present in the team, Zimbabwe will seek to utilize their experience and confidence to overcome the UAE team. The team is aware that this is a good opportunity to begin the series on a winning side and carry momentum. Zimbabwe Women will also view this as a way of sharpening their skills and gearing up towards more challenging times to come. Hosting the games at home, they will be eager to make a strong display both with bat and ball. UAE Women UAE Women are going to make history as they play their very first ODI match after being granted ICC status. It is a landmark moment for the team, and they will be keen on making it one to remember. With emerging stars in their team, gulf nation will try their best to prove they are good enough to be here and can match up against senior teams like Zimbabwe. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Match Details ZIM-W vs UAE-W Match Details Match ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Date and Time Friday, September 26; 12:45 p.m. IST Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Pitch Report The surface at Queens Sports Club offers balance assistance to both batters and bowlers. Pacers will get movement in the initial offers while spinners will get the purchase in the moving overs of the game. Although the surface offers assistance to the batters, players will have to spend some time in the middle before unleashing their shots. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Weather Report The weather is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 30°C during the start of the match and it will drop down to 25°C in the later half of the game. ZIM-W vs UAE-W Head-to-Head Records This will be their first ever head-to-head clash after UAE Women received their ODI status. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Probable XI ZIM-W: Natasha Mthomba, Nokutenda Makanhiwa, Ashley Ndiraya, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Loryn Phiri, Audrey Mazvishaya, Christina Mutasa, Betty Mangachena, Passionate Munorwei, Melinda Kachingwe UAE-W: Esha Ozha (c), Lavanya Keny, Heena Hotchandani, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish (wk), Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Udeni Dona, Siya Gokhale, Vaishnave Mahesh, Katie Thompson Players To Watch Out For In the ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Match Ashley Ndiraya: Zimbabwe's top order batter Ndiraya is known for her ability score under pressure. In 18 Women's ODIs, Ashley has scored a total of 430 runs at an average of 26.87. She can be a game-changer for her side in the clash against UAE Women. Esha Oza: UAE Women's batting all-rounder Esha Oza is one of the prominent faces in the nation's women's cricket. She has performed excellentlly in the T20Is for her side, and in 50-over match against ZIM-A, the all-rounder scored 55 runs and picked up a wicket. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last three Women's ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl twice. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch The team bowling first at this venue has won all the three matches played at this venue, This makes it clear that the team winning the toss has an edge when batting second. ZIM-W vs UAE-W Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: ZIM-W (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 30-40 UAE-W Total: 170-190 Match Winner: ZImbabwe Women Scenario 2 Toss Winner: UAE-W (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 45-55 ZIM-W Total: 230-250 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Women Who will win today's ZIM-W vs UAE-W 1st ODI match? Zimbabwe Women have prior experience of playing against some of the top teams in this format. Also, they will be playing on the home turf which is a plus point for them. UAE-W on the other hand comes with a lackluster unit and hence, Zimbabwe Women have an upper hand in this match.